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LB51 HLX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,812 mi
Last recorded94,812 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 94,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,638 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,242 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 28,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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LB51 HLX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB51 HLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 HLX registered?

LB51 HLX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LB51 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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